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2 Corinthians 13:52 Corinthians 13:5Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test? NIV

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test? NIV

Section 1 – Spiritual Beliefs

• What you believe is important!

• Theology (Beliefs) breeds Methodology

(Do)

• Methodology reveals Theology

1. I believe I cannot earn my salvation through good works.

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1. Strongly Agree

2. Agree

3. Undecided

4. Disagree

5. Strongly Disagree

2. I believe the God of the Bible is the one true God – Father, Son & Holy

Spirit.

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1. Strongly Agree

2. Agree

3. Undecided

4. Disagree


3. I believe God is actively involved in my life.

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1. Strongly Agree

2. Agree

3. Undecided

4. Disagree


4. I desire Jesus to be first in my life.

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1. Strongly Agree

2. Agree

3. Undecided

4. Disagree


5. I am willing to risk everything that is important in my life for Jesus Christ.

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1. Strongly Agree

2. Agree

3. Undecided

4. Disagree


6. I exist to know, love and serve God.

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1. Strongly Agree

2. Agree

3. Undecided

4. Disagree


7. Add the value of the previous 6 questions and select the category in

which your total score falls.

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1. Centered (6-7)

2. Close (8-10)

3. Growing (11-16)

4. Exploring (17-20)

5. Not Sure (21-30)

Section 2 – Involvement in the Church

• Putting your Faith Action is Essential!• James 2:17-19 In the same way, faith by itself, if it

is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18 But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do. 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that--and shudder.

8. I serve in a ministry in my church.

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1. Once a week or more

2. Once or Twice a month

3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never

9. I serve those in need through my church. (includes BCC outreaches)

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3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never

10. I meet with a small group through my church.

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1. Weekly


3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never

11. I participate in adult education type classes focused on spiritual

topics. (Both BCC & non-BCC sponsored, including online)

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1. Weekly


3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never

12. I attend weekend services.

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1. Weekly

2. 2 or 3 times a month

3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never

13. I attend an additional teaching, worship or prayer service. (BCC & non

BCC sponsored)

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1. Weekly

2. 2 or 3 times a month

3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never



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1. Centered (6-10)

2. Close (11-14)

3. Growing (15-20)


5. Not Sure (27-30)

Section 3 – Personal Spiritual Disciplines

• Developing an Intimate Relationship with God is the Most Important thing in Your Life

• Matthew 26:40 "Could you men not keep watch with Me for one hour?"

• Hosea 6:3 “Let us Know the Lord!”

15. I read the Bible or Christian books.

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1. Daily

2. Several times a week

3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never

16. I reflect on the meaning of Scripture in my life.

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1. Daily


3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never

17. I believe the Bible has decisive authority over what I say and do.

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1. Strongly Agree

2. Agree

3. Undecided

4. Disagree


18. I pray to seek guidance for my life.

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1. Daily


3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never

Daily Several times a week Occasionally Rarely Never Daily Several times a week Occasionally Rarely Never

19. I pray to confess my sins.

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1. Daily

2. Frequently

3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never

20. I set aside time for solitude and to listen to God.

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1. Daily

2. Frequently

3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never



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1. Centered (6-8)

2. Close (9-13)

3. Growing (14-18)


5. Not Sure (26-30)

Section 4 – Miscellaneous Spiritual Practices

• You have been Blessed to Be a Blessing – Sharing your Blessings Honors God and Accomplishes His Work in Others!

• 2 Corinthians 9:12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.

22. I currently give to the Lord’s work at the church.

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1. A tithe of 10% or more

2. 6-9% of my income

3. 2-5% of my income

4. 1% or less

5. Rarely or Never

23. I believe a Christian should live a sacrificial life that is not driven by

pursuit of material things.

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1. Strongly Agree

2. Agree

3. Undecided

4. Disagree


24. I have had meaningful spiritual conversations with non-Christians in

the past year.

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1. 6 or more

2. 4 or 5 times

3. Several

4. At least one

5. None that I can think of

25. I meet with or talk to a close friend who helps me grow spiritually.

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1. Weekly

2. Once or twice a month

3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never

26. I serve those in need on my own. (within and/or without the church)

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3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never

27. I meet with or talk to a spiritual mentor or confidant

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1. Weekly


3. Occasionally

4. Rarely

5. Never



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1. Centered (6-10)

2. Close (11-14)

3. Growing (15-20)


5. Not Sure (27-30)

30. Which phrase best describes your relationship with God?

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1. My life is Christ centered as I purpose to have Jesus be the Lord of my life and everything I do.

2. I feel close to Christ, depend on Him & serve Him, but have areas of my life not fully surrendered to Him.

3. I am growing in my relationship with Christ as I learn what it means to know & serve Him

4. I believe in God but faith is not a significant part of my life. I am exploring the claims of Christ.

5. I am not sure there is a God.

30. Which phrase best describes your spiritual growth at this present time?

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1. I’m in a state of rapid spiritual growth.

2. I’m in a state of reasonable spiritual growth.

3. I’m content with my spiritual growth.

4. I have stalled spiritually

5. I am slipping backward.

31. What is your gender?

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1. Male

2. Female

32. What is your age?

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0%1. 13-18 years old

2. 19-24 years old

3. 25-34 years old

4. 35-49 years old

5. 50-64 years old

6. 65 or older

33. What is your relationship to the Bridgewood?

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1. Visitor

2. Occasional Attender

3. Regular Attender

4. Member

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